49 Years Old Ready for Breast Reduction - Leawood, KS

hello, if you don't mind me asking how much do you weigh? depending on that is to determine the size. I got a reduction a month ago. I was a 38G/H, roughly 170 to 180 pounds. I went down to a small D and it's great! perfect size. still big but not to big. you don't want to go toooo small so personally I would tell you to tell you PS you want a full C

Sounds just like me except I have a lot more sagging! I'm 40 and 5 feet tall with DDD/E sized breast! I just got my approval last week also. So happy! Congratulations to you!

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While reading your story, it could be my own .. My date is July 9 ~ I too have BCBS! Best of luck ..

I brought loose capri pants and a button down loose shirt to the hospital. Also slip on no lace shoes since bending over is impossible! Def bring a pillow to put behind you for the car ride home, and a pillow or towel to put between you and the seat belt.

You will do well! I'm 3 weeks into my recovery and I am doing Great! I was just like you with the low impact exercises because of the heavy breast. I had a massage membership also because of back issues from carrying around these 34 Js!! During your pre-op they'll tell you to wear a button or down top. It's painful the first week after surgery so hopefully you'll find a good soothing Med to help with the discomfort. I would also recommend using stool softness immediately because the anesthesia plus pain meds really screw up the bowels. In addition to the prescription softners I had to also take Ex-lax so you might consider that but check with your doctor. I'll be checking on you.

you should have no problem. my daughter wasn't quite as large and met the requirements easily. good luck!

How much does it say he has to take out? Your breasts appear to be firm and dense which means the tissue is heavier. If you are wanting to go down 3 cup sizes you should have no trouble meeting typical insurance requirements.

oh boy!!! It was my experience (and I just got approved) during a time in my journey for a surgeon that I was told I would not be a candidate for an insurance approved reduction because there was not enough material to reduce. That was quite unbelievable to me and I think it has more to do with the surgeon not wanting to take a patient down so far. I have not received a letter yet so Im not certain how that would work.

What is the required amount that has to be removed for insurance to cover? Does it go by your size?

You can dispute, using your history. Also, if you are insured through your employer, they may have an advocate, and that can speed things up considerably. I have heard REALLY good results by using an Employer advocate. I also fell into this same thing.. Percentile (not percentage) and the explanation was vague to the extreme. If you have the Physio Therapy, Ex-Rays, Back Problems, Migraines, notches in collar bones, etc etc.. on the plan I am on that counts as ONE of the TWO categories you must fill. The second is this mysterious percentile (again, not percentage). I think it is mysterious because it is a hoop of fire they wish you to jump through repeatedly before they say.. Ohhhhhhhhhhh... Yeah, ok. I found that the O.o.N. cost was the same as the price of the procedure.. But enough letters and you can get past it. You have to be willing to wait though, in that sort of circumstance. My PS said the pics count for a LOT in disputing that. When getting your picture.. Don't arch back or try to get good posture. (which actually isn't good posture according to my Physo Therapist, it is counter balance, and causes lower back problems). So just relax, and let the weight pull you like it does. Do not fight it, for the photographs. Let those insurers see what fun it is having to support those! and get each DR to write on your behalf, and you should be able to get it covered. It just takes time.